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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.91, 8,620.26 and 3,592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.91, 8,620.26 and 3,592.79 is: 4,958.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.91 : 8,620.26 = 3,592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.91/8,620.26 = 3,592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.91x = 8,620.26 × 3,592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.91x = 30,970,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970,759.68/6,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.57

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